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Canon 450D vs Sony W310

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Previous Model is Canon 400D
  • Renewed by Canon 500D
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon 450D vs Sony W310, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close but the 450D (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 450D was revealed 19 months earlier than the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 450D matches up vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony W310

 450D W310 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon 450D

 W310 450D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2008Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony W310

 450D W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D features physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 450D versus the W310.

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and W310 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and W310.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 450D contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 450D
Vlogging with Sony W310
9
no video
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon 450D vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Sony W310
 Canon EOS 450DSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 450D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2008-05-23 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 692 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $150